Don't Buy Processed Deli Meats

In 2019, research in Circulation found that many animal products help the heart--but processed meat doesn't. For every gram of deli meats that participants ate, their risk of cardiovascular disease increased. Processed meats contain salt, fat, and preservatives that damage the heart over time.

In February 2020, scientists at Northern University discovered how significantly processed meat raises the risk. For every two servings of deli meat you eat per week, your chances of heart disease spike 3% to 7%. Plus, your risk of death heightens by 3%.